YEARLY HIGH
0.1017 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0892 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0944 BWP

2018 VUV to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0926 to the December average rate of 0.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1017 was up 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 509 BWP
2017 Average 484 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 446 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.66 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1003
0.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0921, compared to 0.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0057 BWP (High: 0.1003 / Low: 0.0946). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BWP (High: 0.0935 / Low: 0.0911).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0994
2017 Avg (September) 0.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0935 0.0911 0.0926
February 0.0929 0.0894 0.0911
March 0.0916 0.0892 0.0907
April 0.0928 0.0899 0.0913
May 0.0933 0.0908 0.0921
June 0.0969 0.0929 0.0951
July 0.0964 0.0936 0.0949
August 0.1003 0.0946 0.0974
September 0.1017 0.0974 0.0994
October 0.0980 0.0956 0.0961
November 0.0971 0.0947 0.0960
December 0.0974 0.0947 0.0965